PRAYER IN PREPARATION: All around us, O God, creation proclaims your glory and praises your name. We come to you knowing that those who receive your wisdom and know your truth live securely and at peace. Speak to us now, God of wisdom and truth. Inspire us with your word that we may know your teachings. Pour out your thoughts that we may walk in your ways and live in your love. Speak clearly to our hearts that we may proclaim Christ as our wisdom and our way. Amen.
CALL TO WORSHIP
Our help is from God, who made heaven and earth.
We rejoice in God's love and faithfulness. Blessed by God, whose word is true.
We are called to this place, together in community and love.
We are called to this body, which is Christ's presence on earth.
We are called into the kingdom of God.
We are here, seeking what is good and perfect, that we may be transformed and renewed.
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Wise and knowing God, you see our hearts profoundly. And yet, we are often unable or unwilling to hear your truth and go where you lead. We asked for you to come and save us, but when you came it was not what we expected or wanted. We asked for you to lead us, but your leading was not always where we wanted to go. We confess that it is much easier to say we follow Jesus than to do it. We accept the ways of the world rather than the strange way of the cross. Forgive us, O God. Teach us to live in your truth and help us to walk in your love.
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